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Ventura County’s Black Owned Businesses Thrive
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Introduction Across the United States, Black-owned businesses have grown significantly since 2020, with 6,351 business owners developing their own companies. Supporting Black-owned businesses reinforces the importance of diversity and equality in economics, as well as creating jobs and opportunities, closing the racial wage gap and empowering communities overall. In Ventura County, there are a…
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VCAS makes a difference one paw at a time
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One of the busiest times of the year for shelters is after the holiday season, during which many have surprised their loved ones with furry companions. Although some opted to buy and others chose to adopt, adoption fees at Ventura County Animal Services (VCAS) have been lowered to accommodate the capacity of the shelter.…
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Her-story made in St. Paul, Minnesota
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On Jan. 9, Nelsie Yang, Rebecca Noecker, Cheniqua Johnson, Hwa Jeong Kim, Saura Jost, Anika Bowie and Mitra Jalali were sworn into office at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts in St. Paul, Minnesota. All of the members are under the age of 40, three are newcomers, and the majority of them are…
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Dancers perform an uplifting winter dance concert
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Newbury Park High School’s various dance classes and competitive dance team showcased a blend of emotional, contemplative, and energetic performances at their annual Winter Dance Concert, entitled “Affirmations”. Cameo Carolan, Dance Program Director and Competitive Dance Team Advisor, felt when deciding the theme that winter performances often gravitate toward Christmas, despite the many different…
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Thousand Oaks Honors Borderline 12 and Survivors
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On Tuesday, Nov. 7, members of the Thousand Oaks community gathered at the Healing Garden in Conejo Creek Park for the fifth anniversary of the tragic Borderline shooting. The memorial remembered and celebrated the 12 lives lost, the survivors and first responders. The Healing Garden was dedicated on the one-year anniversary of the Borderline…
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Measure I funds opportunities for students
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Summary Measure I is a bond measure that was voted on in 2014, providing the Conejo Valley Unified School District (CVUSD) with $197,000,000. The purpose of the money is “providing safe, well-maintained classrooms, repairing/replacing electrical, plumbing, and roofing systems, as well as repairing, constructing, acquiring, and equipping sites/facilities, and improving safety/security,” as stated by…
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NPHS photo classes approach subject differently
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From developing film under the red lights in the darkroom or adjusting exposure in photoshop, some Newbury Park High School students have opted to study photography through classes instructed by Eric Lindroth and Richard Bateman. In his digital photography class, Bateman exposes students to 60 distinct kinds of photography. “You’re not expected to master…
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Newbury Park celebrates Autumn traditions
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From late October to early November, family-friendly, engaging events such as the annual Haunted Trail and Costume Contest, and for the first time, the Festival de los Muertos are held at the local community centers. The Haunted Trail and Costume Contest took place Oct. 21, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Thousand Oaks…
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Girls’ soccer prepares with a new coach
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Newbury Park High School welcomes Emily Williams, the former girls’ varsity soccer assistant coach of six years, as she steps up to become the team’s head coach. Williams has been a part of the Newbury Park community for many years. She herself is an NPHS alumna and played for the soccer team during her…
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AP test fees hinder the educations of low-income students
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The correlation between wealth and education affects many students’ decisions regarding their future. When applying to schools, tuition is taken into consideration and even Advanced Placement (AP) classes require deliberation over whether paying the exam fee is worth the college credit. AP exams should not cost as much as they do and budget adjustments…